Vinnie Pestano | Relief Pitcher

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Yankees released RHP Vinnie Pestano.

Pestano hadn't thrown a pitch at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since April because of an undisclosed injury. He'll probably have to get healthy before latching on with another organization on a minor league deal. Jul 11 - 11:09 AM

The deal presumably includes an invitation to spring training. Pestano posted good numbers with the Angels' Triple-A affiliate this past season, but he struggled in two stints with the big club and hasn't been able to get his career back on track. He turns 31 in February. Wed, Dec 23, 2015 01:44:00 PM

Pestano cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 30-year-old will represent relief depth in the minors. Mon, Aug 3, 2015 07:06:00 PM

Angels designated RHP Vinnie Pestano for assignment.

It's been quite a fall for Pestano, who looked like one of the better relievers in the American League a few years ago. The 30-year-old has put up a 24/4 K/BB ratio over 20 Triple-A innings this season but holds a 5.40 ERA in 19 relief appearances with the big club. He'll clear waivers given his $1.15 million salary. Tue, Jul 28, 2015 08:44:00 PM

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday that Aaron Judge, Aaron Hicks, and Rob Refsnyder are currently the options to get at-bats in right field next season.

Obviously the Yankees would love for Judge to run away with the opportunity, but the 24-year-old batted just .179 with 42 strikeouts in 95 plate appearances during his first stint in the majors before being shut down with a right oblique strain in mid-September. This situation is subject to change, as there's a chance Brett Gardner could be a trade chip over the winter. The Yankees would surely love to deal Jacoby Ellsbury, but finding a taker (even if they cover a lot of the money involved) will be a big challenge.